Adopting to a same sex couple

Is anyone in a same sex relationship looking to adopt or adopting out to a couple of the same sex? I'm from a small town and my boyfriend and i have decided to give our baby (due june 2019) to a same sex couple. wondering what kind of things i should brace ourselves for. support or backlash. I know Im doing what's right by my baby and love is love regardless. thank you!

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Why are you expecting backlash? My bio son's dads love him to pieces and no one gave me any flack for placing him with them. Also, why do people have to know anything about the couple you're placing with (placing with as opposed to giving away)? I guess I just don't understand. If you don't feel comfortable placing with a same sex couple then don't place with a same sex couple. If you truly would prefer a same sex couple then you place with a same sex couple. Nobody else's opinions or thoughts should be concerning you right now. If someone tries to give you crap specifically for your decision to place with a same sex couple then stop the conversation/leave/ignore them. They have no business judging your choices.

Why are you expecting backlash? My bio son's dads love him to pieces and ...

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11/02/2018

Why are you expecting backlash? My bio son's dads love him to pieces and no one gave me any flack for placing him with them. Also, why do people have to know anything about the couple you're placing with (placing with as opposed to giving away)? I guess I just don't understand. If you don't feel comfortable placing with a same sex couple then don't place with a same sex couple. If you truly would prefer a same sex couple then you place with a same sex couple. Nobody else's opinions or thoughts should be concerning you right now. If someone tries to give you crap specifically for your decision to place with a same sex couple then stop the conversation/leave/ignore them. They have no business judging your choices.

i feel very comfortable. i just know that being in a small, narrow minded area may stir some gossip. i dont care, more just reaching out to find others adopting out in a similar dynamic

i feel very comfortable. i just know that being in a small, narrow minded ar...

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11/02/2018

i feel very comfortable. i just know that being in a small, narrow minded area may stir some gossip. i dont care, more just reaching out to find others adopting out in a similar dynamic

I didn't get snark from anyone for choosing a same sex couple for my son. You just refer to them as "the family that you picked out" and let people make their own assumptions. You don't need to define them as a same sex couple to strangers.

I am part of a same-sex couple we have adopted our 3 children from foster care. The only person who has had any issues is my wife’s brother but he has huge issues with us being gay and we don’t associate with him. Everyone else has been super supportive and loves our children, we have a great relationship with our older 2s bio mom but our youngest’s family has no idea who we are (due to many reasons). I would be happy to answer any questions that you have.

I am part of a same-sex couple we have adopted our 3 children from foster car...

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11/02/2018

I am part of a same-sex couple we have adopted our 3 children from foster care. The only person who has had any issues is my wife’s brother but he has huge issues with us being gay and we don’t associate with him. Everyone else has been super supportive and loves our children, we have a great relationship with our older 2s bio mom but our youngest’s family has no idea who we are (due to many reasons). I would be happy to answer any questions that you have.

they are a little older and do not have any children yet. i have a lot of respect for them. They are financially stable, employed in respectable fields, their relationship is strong and they are surrounded by loving, supportive people. I have a 5 year old son, of which my sister has temporary custody. He is a bright and loving child that unfortunately has ADHD and Autism level 1 disorder. His intelligence is above average however his social behaviors are inappropriate. i lost both of my parents in less than a year least year and I have some mental issues that have high levels of suicidal idealism. i have a good job, live in a good neighborhood and have a good vehicle however, it was difficult for me to battle my mental health along with my sons diagnosis. the man i am pregnant to, though loving and supportive to me, is not someone i would say is responsible enough for fatherhood. i believe i am 110% making the right decision for this child.

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